How to Pronounce "busting"
word
/ˈbəstɪŋ/
BUH-sting
/bˈʌstɪŋ/
BUH-sting
Definition
'Busting' is the present participle or gerund form of 'bust.' It often means breaking or smashing something, but can also mean stopping illegal activity or capturing someone, especially in informal or police-related contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbəstɪŋ/
British English
/bˈʌstɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-sting
UK
BUH-sting
Listen in Context
The police are busting a drug ring downtown.
She is busting the old boxes in the garage.
Kids were busting balloons at the party.
He was caught busting a move on the dance floor.